Personal Hygiene: Health and Routine

Whether you like it or not, your appearance sends messages to other people about what kind of person you
are. An employer is much more likely to hire someone who dresses well, has few (if any) piercings, no tat-
toos, and looks and smells clean. In the same way, you are much more likely to be taken seriously if people
see that you take care of your appearance and your clothing. Here are some tips to do just that.

PERSONAL HYGIENE AND YOUR HEALTH HYGIENE ROUTINE

Why should it matter whether you brushed your DAILY
teeth or not? Well for one thing dirt and Brush teeth and floss (2x daily)
bad smells don’t make friends, and for Wash hands (after bathroom
another it’s important to your health to use, after sneezing or coughing,
keep up a regular personal hygiene routine. before eating, and before and
after preparing meals)
Here are some things that could happen to
Wash face (to prevent acne)
your body if you don’t take care of it:
Put on clean socks and under-
HAIR wear
Will become greasy and its growth will be stunted if not DAILY/EVERY OTHER DAY
washed regularly Shampoo and condition hair
Will become brittle and frail if not cut every 6-10 weeks Wash body
(depending on your length)
Will cause you to be mistaken for a woolly mammoth or yeti AS NEEDED
if not shaved regularly Clip finger and toe nails
Shave face/armpits/legs
TEETH Use deodorant/antiperspirant
Will develop tooth decay, gum and mouth diseases and bad
breath if not brushed or flossed regularly EVERY 6-10 Weeks
Will collect harmful bacteria and infections along with tartar Make appointment to get haircut
build-up and tooth decay without regular trips to the dentist EVERY 6 MONTHS
SKIN Make dentist appointment
Won’t be able to rejuvenate itself if not cleaned on a daily/
weekly basis
Will develop pimples and wrinkles because of clogged pores
if not cleaned every day
Will develop strong and unpleasant smells
HANDS
Will collect lots of harmful bacteria and diseases from what
you’ve touched through the day if not cleaned before meals,
after bathroom use, and before and after food preparation
Will develop hang nails and nail infections if fingernails are
not clipped. (That goes for toenails too)
 Personal Hygiene: Care of Clothes
BUYING CLOTHES

Your clothes should say something about you– they should reflect your personality in the best way possible.
But they should also be appropriate for the weather, the occasion and in good repair. Buying clothes on a
budget can also be tricky when stores at the mall charge you an arm and a leg for a pair of jeans. Keep these
tips in mind and you’ll be able to make your money go farther where your clothes are concerned.

Check all the clothes you

buy for quality. Test the Shop at non-traditional spots like
seams to make sure they thrift stores, garage sales, outlet
are strong, make sure zip- stores, resale stores, consign-
pers work, buttons match ment shops, rummage sales etc..
up, and that there are no You never know what treasures
holes or rips. you'll find in unusual places.

Inspect clothes you buy

at thrift stores especially Buy pieces of clothing that
carefully. Check for any can be worn during most
rips, stains (especially seasons of the year.
under the arms and
around the neck), or
odours.

Pay close attention to how

Be sure to check the store’s re- to wash your new clothes.
turn policy if you decide later Some fabrics will take more
that you don’t like an item or if effort than others (ex. you
there are problems with it. will need to handwash it/
have it dry cleaned)
 Personal Hygiene: All About Laundry
DOING LAUNDRY

Despite how it may look– doing laundry is more complicated

than just throwing in your clothes, putting in some detergent
and letting the washing machine do it’s job. Here are some
steps to follow when doing your laundry.

1. Read the label. It will have important information about

how to clean the item either written or as a series of sym
bols. Here are some common ones.
2. Sort items by colour and fabric. Generally you want to
wash dark coloured clothing together and light coloured
and white clothing together in a separate load. Delicate
clothing (anything lacy, loosely knitted or labelled as
handwash only) must be washed separately either on a
gentle cycle or by hand.
3. Prepare each piece. This means putting delicate pieces in
a mesh bag or pillow case, close hooks, zippers and knot
drawstrings, empty pockets (pens and tissues make a big
mess!), loosely knot belts and strings to prevent tangling,
repair holes or tears so they won’t rip more.
4. Remove heavy stains. Heavily stained or very dirty pieces
will only ruin other clothes– so try and clean them first.
(See next page for some tips on removing stains).
5. Wash. Make sure you don’t overload the washing ma
chine and that items will be able to move freely to avoid
tangles. Use the detergent of your choice (be sure to read
the label which will indicate how much to use for what
kinds of loads– ie. more detergent for a bigger load).
Chose the appropriate water temperature and washing
action and set the control dials accordingly. Close the lid
and you are good to go!
6. Dry and iron (if needed). Use the appropriate settings for
the items, and be sure to clean the lint filter before
loading your clothes. Remove clothing from the dryer as If you are using a Laundromat,
soon as it’s done to prevent wrinkling. Or you can dry be sure to choose one that is
clothes by hanging them up– make sure to straighten clean and well maintained.
them as much as possible to cut ironing time.
 Personal Hygiene: Stain Removal 101
Here are some tips to remove stains:
Act quickly– stains only get worse with time • Take it to a dry cleaner if you can’t get it out
Always blot stains, never wipe.
Test stain removers on a hidden part of the clothing (in case it doesn’t agree with the fabric)
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 Community Resources
CLOTHING PROGRAMS
Belleville
Salvation Army 613-968-6834
Salvation Army Warm Room
(Dec-Mar) 613-968-6834
Salvation Army After Hours 1-866-414-0300
St. Vincent de Paul 613-966-8005
Belleville Pregnancy & Family
Care Centre 613-969-7866

Centre Hastings
Centre Hastings People Helping People 613-473-5258
Salvation Army 613-473-3375
Salvation Army After Hours 1-866-414-0300
Thrift Shop 613-473-1421

North Hastings
New-To-You (minimal cost) 613-332-2229
Choices Thrift Shop (minimal cost) 613-332-0439
Word of Life Outreach (minimal cost) 613-338-2121

Quinte West
Salvation Army Services 613-392-9905
Salvation Army Thrift Store 613-392-4538
Salvation Army After Hours 1-866-414-0300
 Online Resources

PERSONAL HYGIENE
http://kidshealth.org/teen/
www.moneyinstructor.com/art/goodhygiene.asp
www.beinggirl.ca/en_CA/pages/home.php– For Girls
www.wikihow.com/Have-Good-Hygiene-%28Boys%29– For Guys
www.classbrain.com/artteenah/publish/article_46.shtml– Skin Care

DOING LAUNDRY
www.ehow.com/how-to_4845418_learn-do-laundry.html
www.automaticlaundry.com/laundry.htm

STAIN REMOVAL
www.stain-removal-101.com
www.readersdigest.ca/homegarden/cms/xcms/stain-removal-
101_213_a.html
www.inhabitat.com/2010/04/09/green-laundry-101-how-to-get-rid-of-stains/